Overview

Career schools and colleges are privately-owned institutions that offer classroom or online training to teach the skills needed to perform a particular job. TWC licenses career schools and colleges and provides information and technical assistance to schools, students and the public.

Current career school or college students and people considering attending one can find useful information below. For additional information, contact TWC's Career Schools and Colleges department.

Selecting a Career School or College

Program types, costs and student outcomes vary significantly between schools and colleges. TWC does not endorse one institution, organization or individual providing training over another. However, TWC recommends that prospective students shop wisely, using the information in the Directory of Licensed Career Schools & Colleges and other available resources. The Directory allows you to explore and compare programs on cost, length, enrollment, graduation rates, employment rates of graduates and school accreditation.

If a career school or college operates without a valid certificate of approval or exemption, TWC issues a cease-and-desist order and the school may no longer operate in Texas.

Accreditation

Accreditation refers to a voluntary process in which postsecondary schools and colleges apply to an independent, non-governmental body to review their school and programs against defined standards. To remain accredited, a school must meet minimum standards established by the accreditor.

How to Submit a Complaint Against a School

If you have a problem with your school, first attempt to get the school to address your concerns, following the complaint policy explained in your school catalog.

If your school cannot resolve your problem or you do not wish to follow your school’s process, you may submit a complaint with TWC’s Career Schools and Colleges department. If your school is accredited, you also can file a complaint with your school’s accrediting body.

To submit a complaint with TWC, complete one of the following forms, which includes instructions for how to submit it by mail, fax or email:

Student Complaint Form or

Estudiantes Formulario de Queja or

General School Complaint Form or

Follow the directions on the form carefully and provide as much detail as possible. Include copies of documentation to support your complaint. If you wish to submit your complaint anonymously, please be aware that without the name, address and complaint certification signature of an identifiable individual, our ability to use the information may be limited.

Resources

School Closures

Financial Aid

TWC regulates and licenses career schools in Texas, however our Career Schools and Colleges department does not provide financial aid assistance. For information about financial aid, review the resources linked below. You also may contact your Workforce Solutions office to see what benefits and training assistance you are eligible to receive.

Information for Career Schools & Colleges

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